Orufy Bookings
Before using the Orufy Bookings WordPress plugin, please review the official Orufy documentation for setting up your Orufy account and events:
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- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Rankings
Where Orufy Bookings stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| booking | >100 |
| calendar | >100 |
| event booking | >100 |
| orufy | #1 |
| widget. shortcode | >100 |
About Orufy Bookings
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Orufy Bookings empowers your WordPress site with:
- A modern event booking widget, embeddable anywhere via shortcode.
- Admin settings to securely connect your Orufy account and select events.
- Multiple display options: inline widget, popup button, or popup text link.
Key Features:
- Event Booking Widget via Shortcode
Add a sleek, interactive event booking widget to your site using the provided shortcodes.
- Place the shortcode on any page, post, or widget area.
- The widget connects to your Orufy account (requires API Key & Secret configuration in settings).
- Admin-Friendly Configuration
- Simple settings page for API credentials and event selection.
- Secure storage of API keys and event data.
- Fetch and select active events from your Orufy account.
- Flexible Display Options
- Inline Widget:
[orufy-booking-inline]— Embed the booking widget directly in your content. - Popup Widget Button:
[orufy-booking-popup-widget]— Add a floating button that opens the booking popup. - Popup Text Link:
[orufy-booking-popup-text]— Add a text link that opens the booking popup.
- Automatic Asset Loading
- Loads Orufy widget CSS and JS only when shortcodes are present on the page.
Before You Begin
Before using the Orufy Bookings WordPress plugin, please review the official Orufy documentation for setting up your Orufy account and events:
- Orufy Bookings Setup Guide: https://orufy.com/support/bookings
This guide will help you configure your Orufy account, obtain API credentials, and set up events for seamless integration with your WordPress site.
External Services
This plugin connects to Orufy’s cloud services to enable event booking functionality. Here’s what you need to know about external service usage:
Orufy Booking Widget Service
- Purpose: Powers the interactive event booking widget on your website
- Data Transmitted:
- Booking form submissions and interactions
- Website visitor metadata (IP address, browser info, page URL)
- Booking session data and timestamps
- When: Data is sent when visitors interact with the booking widget
- Service Provider: Orufy Technologies Inc.
- Legal: Orufy Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Orufy CDN Assets
To ensure fast and consistent widget performance, this plugin loads JavaScript and CSS files from the official Orufy CDN:
- Loaded Files:
https://orufybookings.com/external/widget.jshttps://orufybookings.com/external/widget.css
- Purpose: These files power and style the Orufy booking widgets embedded on your site.
- When: These assets are only loaded on frontend pages where the plugin shortcodes (
[orufy-booking-inline],[orufy-booking-popup-widget], or[orufy-booking-popup-text]) are present. - Host: CDN is served securely via HTTPS from orufybookings.com.
Note: All data is transmitted securely via HTTPS and processed in accordance with Orufy’s privacy policy and terms of service.
Installation
From your WordPress dashboard
- Visit
Plugins > Add New. - Search for
Orufy Bookings. Install and activate the plugin.
From WordPress.org
- Download the Orufy Bookings plugin.
- Unzip and upload the
orufy-bookingdirectory to your/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate Orufy Bookings from your Plugins page.
Usage
Before Configuration:
- Create an Orufy account at https://orufy.com/register?redirect=BOOKINGS
- Login to your Orufy dashboard at https://orufy.com/login?redirect=BOOKINGS
To add the booking widget:
- Go to
Orufy Bookingsettings in the admin menu. - Enter your Orufy API Key and Secret (see the Bookings Setup Guide above).
- Click Save and Connect to fetch your events.
- Select an active event and save your selection.
- Use one of the following shortcodes anywhere on your site:
[orufy-booking-inline]— Inline booking widget[orufy-booking-popup-widget]— Popup booking button[orufy-booking-popup-text]— Popup booking text link
Note: Shortcodes will only work after you have selected an event in the plugin settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I get my Orufy API Key and Secret?
A: Follow the Bookings Setup Guide: https://orufy.com/support/bookings
Q: Why don’t the shortcodes work?
A: Make sure you have entered valid API credentials and selected an event in the settings.
Q: Are assets loaded on every page?
A: No, widget CSS/JS are only loaded if a supported shortcode is present on the page.
Contact Us
Need help or have questions? Email us at support@orufy.com.
Website
Learn more at https://orufy.com/bookings.
Visit at https://bookings.orufy.com.
Legal
- Privacy Policy: https://orufy.com/privacy-policy
- Terms of Service: https://orufy.com/terms
Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release: Event booking widget shortcodes and admin event selection.
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Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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Is Orufy Bookings free?
Yes. Orufy Bookings is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Orufy Bookings safe to use in 2026?
Orufy Bookings shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Orufy Bookings?
Orufy Bookings is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 410 times since it launched in August 2025. It was downloaded 37 times in the last 30 days.
Does Orufy Bookings work with WordPress 7.1?
Orufy Bookings is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Orufy Bookings last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 19, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes Orufy Bookings?
Orufy Bookings is developed and maintained by Orufy.
What are the best alternatives to Orufy Bookings?
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